Taylor County CES

Title:

Empowering Taylor County Community Leaders

MAP:

Empowering Taylor County Community Leaders

Agents Involved:

Audrey Myers, Pat Hardesty, Kara Back, 4-HYD

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

Situation:

Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within Taylor County is critical for the sustainability of our community infrastructure that supports a long term commitment to strengthen families and communities. The County Extension Council recognized that the Cooperative Extension Service involvement prepares people for other leadership roles. Extension engages, educates and empowers local citizens to investigate issues, make responsible decisions and take ownership of solutions.

Long-Term Outcomes:

•Taylor County communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership

•Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.

•Taylor County citizens are engaged in providing leadership and service which strengthens community capacity for good planning, decisions, and action. An encouraging environment for individual and economic growth is established. Youth and adults will serve in a leadership capacity on board and councils.

Intermediate Outcomes:

•will practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.

•will improve skills in communications, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.

•will apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems.

•will serve in volunteer and leadership roles to address community issues. Extension offers opportunities to learn and practice leadership. They plan, implement and assess educational programs to improve lives of all residents.

Initial Outcomes:

•Adults and youth participate in training for programs, projects, councils and boards. They support these as volunteers and practice their skills to accomplish goals.

•Youth will gain leadership skills and understand the value of volunteerism and involvement.

•Taylor County citizens will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.

•KEHA and FCS Advisory Council members will increase knowledge and skills in organizations leadership.

•Taylor County citizens will increase knowledge and skills in community leadership.

Evaluation:

Outcome: (Initial) Taylor Countians will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.

Indicator: Number of citizens indicating increased leadership knowledge, skills or confidence through participation in leadership programs.

Method: Lesson evaluation tools, observation of members

Timeline: July-June 2020-2021

Outcome: (Intermediate) Number of people who practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.

Indicator: Number of adults and youth utilizing improved skills in communication, problem solving or group process in addressing community issues and needs.

Method: Participant observations of program planning exercises, involvement in community development committees/strategic planning, development of organizational resources, programs, etc.

Timeline: July-June 2020-2021

Outcome: (Long Term) Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.

Indicator: Number of people who are involved in addressing significant community issues and service on boards and councils.

Method: Observation of leaders who implement projects, number of local policy changes as a result of Extension programs.

Timeline: July-June 2020-2021

Learning Opportunities:

Audience(s) Participation:

County Agents, volunteer leaders, KEHA members, 4-H leaders/youth, Family Resource and Youth Service Centers, Social service agencies, library, schools, faith-based organizations, government officials, Chamber of Commerce, Cattlemen’s Association, parents, businesses, Master Clothing Volunteers.

Learning Opportunities:

Activity: KEHA Leader Training

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development, State Lessons

Date: August-May 2020, 2021

Activity: KEHA Officer/Chair Training

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development, KEHA Handbook

Date:  August 2020, 2021

Activity: FCS Advisory Council

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development, Publications

Date: September and March 2020, 2021

Activity: Master Clothing Volunteers Leaders

Content or Curriculum: Master Clothing Volunteer’s curriculum and trainings

Date: July-June 2020, 2021

Activity: Youth and Adults

Content or Curriculum: Agriculture Advancement Council

Date: July-June 2020, 2021

Activity: Leadership Campbellsville/Taylor County Agriculture Day

Content or Curriculum: Socio/Economic Importance of Agriculture

Date: October 2020

Activity: Extension District Board and Extension Council

Content or Curriculum: Program Planning and KELD

Date: October- March 2020, 2021

Activity: Master Settlement Funds

Content or Curriculum: C.A.I.P Cost Share

Date: July 2020 - June 2021

Activity: Master Gardener Program

Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener Manual & Trainings

Date: July 2020 - June 2021

Activity: 4-H Club Officer Training

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Club Handbook and Unlock Your Leadership Potential Curriculum

Date: September-October 2020 or after club elects officers

Activity: 4-H Volunteer and Leader Orientation Training

Content or Curriculum: Client Protection Handbook

Date: January 2021

Activity: Teen Summit

Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development Curriculum

Date: March 2021

Activity: Teen Conference

Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development Curriculum

Date: June  2021

Inputs:

CES agents, specialists, volunteers, KY CES publications and resources, eXtension resources, Extension Leadership specialists and associates, Community partners, KEHA, MCV, CFV, NEP

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